Medical Laboratory Technician
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration
: $65, $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ600871
Location
: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close:
29 September :59pm
About The Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Microbiology team within the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services (CIDMLS). This is a permanent full-time position based at the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), located on the Westmead Hospital campus. The role involves participation in a 24/7 rotating shift roster.
Situated in one of the largest health, education and research precincts in the Southern Hemisphere, the Westmead Hospital campus is undergoing a significant transformation, emerging as a world-leading hub of innovation, healthcare, and integrated clinical and academic excellence.
What We Can Offer You
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What You'll Be Doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. This may include nucleic acid extraction methods, commercial and in-house IVD molecular biology assays and/ or conventional microbiology methods such as culture and microscopy. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials, housekeeping and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
The incumbent will be required to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster and may rotate through various laboratories within the microbiology department.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to Microbiology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic clinical microbiology procedures: molecular and culture techniques.
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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